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walmart committed $2 billion to fighting hunger in the u.s. as we work together, we can stamp hunger out. >> and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. tavis: tomorrow night on this program, we'll bring you our conversation with frank rich. he takes a critical look of what went wrong for the gop and the prospects of moving forward. that should be a good conversation tomorrow night. tonight, we wanted to start this week with the story that is shaking up washington. the sudden resignation of cia director david petraeus. thomas ricks is a pulitzer prize-winning journalist and a best-selling author. he is a fellow at the center for a new american security. good to have you back on this program. let's get the petraeus stuff at of the way first. i want to go straight to your blog. the sudden departure of general david petraeus from the cia tells us more about the state of our nation than a dozen petraeus. president barack obama should not have accepted his resignation. we seem to care more about the sex lives of our l
walmart committed $2 billion to fighting hunger in the u.s. as we work together, we can stamp hunger out. >> and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. tavis: tomorrow night on this program, we'll bring you our conversation with frank rich. he takes a critical look of what went wrong for the gop and the prospects of moving forward. that should be a good conversation tomorrow night. tonight, we wanted to start this week with the story that is shaking up...
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rice is currently the permanent representative to the united nations for the u.s. she has not yet been officially nominated for the state department job to replace hillary clinton who intends to resign probably. rice is rumored to be underactive and positive consideration. but republicans and some democrats have been angry with ms. rice for saying that the attack in benghazi that left four americans dead was spontaneous and not preplanned. >> what our assessment is as of the present is, in fact, it began spontaneously in benghazi as a reaction to what had transpired some hours earlier in cairo where, of course, as you know, there was a violent protest outside of our embassy, sparked by this hateful video. we do not have information at present that leads to us conclude that this was premeditated or preplanned. >> ms. rice made these comments five days after intelligence reports were reporting otherwise. be that as it may, at his press conference on wednesday of this week, president obama voiced outrage with senators mccain and graham. >> when they go after the u.n.
rice is currently the permanent representative to the united nations for the u.s. she has not yet been officially nominated for the state department job to replace hillary clinton who intends to resign probably. rice is rumored to be underactive and positive consideration. but republicans and some democrats have been angry with ms. rice for saying that the attack in benghazi that left four americans dead was spontaneous and not preplanned. >> what our assessment is as of the present is,...
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. >> the chief of police is leaving his post ahead to the u.s. capital police department as their chief of police. he has served the frederick community the past 10 years as chief and spent three decades serving the people in d.c. with the metropolitan department. >>> a class action lawsuit is filed in the wake of superstorm sandy. the long island power authority and national grid are accused of breach of contract, gross negligent and fraud. the suit claims the companies were unprepared, mismanaged and grossly negligent after sandy. as molly line tells us, tens of thousands of homes are without power. >> we will not tolerate delay or excuses in this lawsuit. >> reporter: governor andrew cuomo announced an investigation to -- the new york utility companies and recommend reforms. the new york city mayor michael bloomberg said seven new restoration centers will open in some of the hardest hit areas and will offer one-stop service providing everything from basic supplies to applications for state and federal assistance. the victims will have access t
. >> the chief of police is leaving his post ahead to the u.s. capital police department as their chief of police. he has served the frederick community the past 10 years as chief and spent three decades serving the people in d.c. with the metropolitan department. >>> a class action lawsuit is filed in the wake of superstorm sandy. the long island power authority and national grid are accused of breach of contract, gross negligent and fraud. the suit claims the companies were...
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significant is whether our cia director, the person who knows more secrets than anyone else in the u.s. government isn't in any way under a threat, under pressure from somebody else such that he would be vulnerable, you know, blackmail overstatements it. but what's he under, under duress in some way during the time he had this undisclosed relationship with a very willful person. i'm sure that that's the core of what they were looking at. and in a sense, david petraeus became free of that pressure and that compulsion in the moment that that was revealed. and so i think people have raised a question once that was done if he's not now in the military and there's not a uniform code of military justice issue, was it necessary for him to resign as cia director. jim clacker the director of national intelligence thought the answer was yes and i think that was for two reasons. first younger people at the cia are told if you get involved in anything compromising, if you have an affair have you to disclose and he and i didn't and with this event double standard. and the second argument was you ma
significant is whether our cia director, the person who knows more secrets than anyone else in the u.s. government isn't in any way under a threat, under pressure from somebody else such that he would be vulnerable, you know, blackmail overstatements it. but what's he under, under duress in some way during the time he had this undisclosed relationship with a very willful person. i'm sure that that's the core of what they were looking at. and in a sense, david petraeus became free of that...
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it will be the only lab in the u.s. capable of carrying out research on larger animals. >> it is essential to be able to conduct research on pathogens in livestock. >> they have chosen manhattan because they believe their existing facility is outdated and vulnerable to terrorist attack. a key reason in opting for the kansas location was the existence of a smaller laboratory next door to the site. just up the road at the new laboratory, they will be able to handle some of the most dangerous animal pathogens in the world. the problem is the cost. in the current economic climate, the price tag is testing the political will to go forward with it. >> this is an expensive project, admittedly, but common sense and the reality of the science and the need will prevail. >> there has not been an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the united states since 1929, when stephen anderson was just one year old. he lives 30 miles from the proposed facility, and he is concerned. safety reviews suggested there was a high risk of an accide
it will be the only lab in the u.s. capable of carrying out research on larger animals. >> it is essential to be able to conduct research on pathogens in livestock. >> they have chosen manhattan because they believe their existing facility is outdated and vulnerable to terrorist attack. a key reason in opting for the kansas location was the existence of a smaller laboratory next door to the site. just up the road at the new laboratory, they will be able to handle some of the most...
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turn out kelley was in communication with general allen, the top u.s. commander in afghanistan. how did she know him? kelley volunteered to organize social events for senior officers at her home near mcdill air force base in tampa. the e-mails between general allen and kelley are said to be flirtatious and owe tensionally embarrassing but officials with knowledge of the e-mails say they were not sexually ex- police sit and did not offer any evidence of an affair. but, now, general allen's nomination to lead nato is in limbo. >> no one should leap to any conclusions here. general allen is doing an excellent job at isap and leading those forces. he certainly has my continued confidence to lead our forces and continue the fight. but his nomination has been put on hold as a prudent measure until we determine what the facts are. >> reporter: for the first time sin the scandal broke, president obama weighed in on general david petraeus. >> he served this country with great distinction in iraq, in afghanistan and as head of the cia. >> reporter: one lingering question has been whether
turn out kelley was in communication with general allen, the top u.s. commander in afghanistan. how did she know him? kelley volunteered to organize social events for senior officers at her home near mcdill air force base in tampa. the e-mails between general allen and kelley are said to be flirtatious and owe tensionally embarrassing but officials with knowledge of the e-mails say they were not sexually ex- police sit and did not offer any evidence of an affair. but, now, general allen's...
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stewart questioned the president, about the event at the u.s. consulate in benghazi libya on september 11, when four americans were killed, including ambassador christopher stevens. >> other people were -- >> the truth is, information comes in, folks put it out thought the process, people say it's still incomplete. what i was up clear is we're going to do an investigation and figure out what happened. >> as part of the investigation, is it helping the communication between the divisions of, not just what happened in benghazi, but what happened within? i don't know, i would say even you would admit, it was not the optimal response, at least to the american people as far as us being on the same page. >> here's what i'll say. >> yeah. >> if four americans get killed, it's not optimal. >> right. >> and we're going to fix it. and -- >> all of it? >> all of it. and what happens during the course of the presidency is that the government is a big operation, at any given time, something screws up, and you make that you find out what's broken and you fix
stewart questioned the president, about the event at the u.s. consulate in benghazi libya on september 11, when four americans were killed, including ambassador christopher stevens. >> other people were -- >> the truth is, information comes in, folks put it out thought the process, people say it's still incomplete. what i was up clear is we're going to do an investigation and figure out what happened. >> as part of the investigation, is it helping the communication between the...
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the u.s. has helped to fund the system. president obama asked to help provide money to develop iron dome. the cost of rebuilding whole neighborhoods would be far greater than the cost of the interceptors. so joining me now is matthew duss from the center for american progress. matthew welcome inside "the war room." >> hi thank you. >> jennifer: you bet. so how has the iron dome system changed the nature of this conflict? would israel would have already moved to a ground war without it? >> i think it's probably safe to save that. without iron dome with the level of rockets we have seen fired out of gaza you would have seen a much greater fatality and much louder cry out from the government. >> jennifer: it seems to have staved off the war game for a period of time. the groups in gaza are using these old soviet rockets. would the iron dome be as effective against more modern rockets? >> no but it is specifically designed to deal with these smaller rockets precisely because hamas and other milita
the u.s. has helped to fund the system. president obama asked to help provide money to develop iron dome. the cost of rebuilding whole neighborhoods would be far greater than the cost of the interceptors. so joining me now is matthew duss from the center for american progress. matthew welcome inside "the war room." >> hi thank you. >> jennifer: you bet. so how has the iron dome system changed the nature of this conflict? would israel would have already moved to a ground...
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general allen is in charge of the fate of 82,000 u.s. troops. ofi don't know the content those are, how many came from him, i don't know those things but we don't know the nature of that relationship. quite a different relationship between allen and joe kelly and petraeus and broadwell -- and jill kelley and petraeus and broadwell. >> why didn't the justice department tell the white house what was going on? >> if they had, we would be screaming cover-up at the white house. damned if you do, damned if you don't. one of the things that griffin bell and sisson, is that he be told when high-level people were under investigation but not tell the president. it would compromise the investigation -- >> there was an election going on. >> there was, and i agree with nina. you have to be careful that you don't put yourself in the position of the cover-up. what is conduct that is worthy of blackmail? the director of national intelligence, what we all say it is. petraeus could be blackmailed by it and fired by it -- >> the fbi agent thought he was doing his
general allen is in charge of the fate of 82,000 u.s. troops. ofi don't know the content those are, how many came from him, i don't know those things but we don't know the nature of that relationship. quite a different relationship between allen and joe kelly and petraeus and broadwell -- and jill kelley and petraeus and broadwell. >> why didn't the justice department tell the white house what was going on? >> if they had, we would be screaming cover-up at the white house. damned if...
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four women in the u.s. military filed suit in san francisco today, challenging the pentagon's ban on women in combat. they charged the ban violates the u.s. constitution and blocks women from key promotions. they also said that, in fact, women are already serving unofficially in combat units. this is the second such lawsuit filed this year against the military. greece dodged another financial bullet today, with a new infusion of bailout cash. european leaders and the international monetary fund agreed to release $57 billion in loans after 3 weeks of negotiations. the money will help greece stave off bankruptcy, recapitalize its banking industry, and pay back suppliers. the man who built the major league baseball players union into a force has died. marvin miller passed away this morning at his home in new york, after suffering liver cancer. miller led the players association for 16 years, including its first strikes and the legal battles that led to free agency for players. marvin miller was 95 years old. t
four women in the u.s. military filed suit in san francisco today, challenging the pentagon's ban on women in combat. they charged the ban violates the u.s. constitution and blocks women from key promotions. they also said that, in fact, women are already serving unofficially in combat units. this is the second such lawsuit filed this year against the military. greece dodged another financial bullet today, with a new infusion of bailout cash. european leaders and the international monetary fund...
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the question i hear israelis and u.s. officials asking is where does this lead? is israel really in a situation that it has no alternative except every five or six years to take a pom at its adversaries -- is what one israeli official told me-- or is there some pathway to stability, and could it involve a new government in egypt. so that's where i think everybody would like to see it head. obama has worked hard to talk to them to try to steer it in that direction. will that happen? >> the most phones call that secretary clinton has made from the road have been to her counter-part in egypt. and they have been very clear that egypt has a relationship, they have the credibility and influence in the region to push hamas to stop the attacks. now, there is also a fair amount of funding being held up in washington right now that the egyptians need very immediately. remember, they weren't just one of the top recipients of foreign aid. they have a funding crisis. they have literally been to the point where they have had problems paying bills. so there is some immediate le
the question i hear israelis and u.s. officials asking is where does this lead? is israel really in a situation that it has no alternative except every five or six years to take a pom at its adversaries -- is what one israeli official told me-- or is there some pathway to stability, and could it involve a new government in egypt. so that's where i think everybody would like to see it head. obama has worked hard to talk to them to try to steer it in that direction. will that happen? >> the...
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if mexico is doing well, so are the u.s. jobs. >> to you think they realize their jobs are dependent on the mexican economy? >> i do not. i think this poll shows the lack of understanding. many people had a negative view. almost as many people said, i do not know. they do not have enough information to say something about the country to the south. part of that is a lack of understanding of how important the economic ties are between the nations. >> most americans think about mexico, when they think about a comment illegal immigration and the drug war. there are headlines because 40,000 people have been killed. illegal immigration is a big political topic. what can mexico due to change perceptions? >> today's meeting was the first step. we had the two presidents meet for the first time. they will work together for the next four years. and mexico is bringing up the security issues, which will continue to be an issue. but also bringing to the table economic issues. there was an op-ed in the washington post, this is what his gov
if mexico is doing well, so are the u.s. jobs. >> to you think they realize their jobs are dependent on the mexican economy? >> i do not. i think this poll shows the lack of understanding. many people had a negative view. almost as many people said, i do not know. they do not have enough information to say something about the country to the south. part of that is a lack of understanding of how important the economic ties are between the nations. >> most americans think about...
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high school seniors are weakest in u.s. history, and the public in general knows very little u.s. history. tavis: what makes you think we are ready for that conversation now. >> the united states is in a transitional time. we cannot dictate all over the world. we are just in the process of losing two major wars. it is a terrible war. if the united states gets involved in another war, we should have our heads examined, so people are starting to rethink this idea of the united states being super power. it is not working. we cannot afford it anymore. he says we are not going to cut any of our defense spending. part of it is a necessity. >> you made a point that we do not know anything about our history. you said two things. number one, it depends who is history we talk about. there is a phrase, you call it history. we call it his story. so much of what i take from reading the book is that we are never got anywhere near this level of history and in the course work. anywhere else for that matter. who is it you were talking about, and what you make of the fact of we do not get taught an
high school seniors are weakest in u.s. history, and the public in general knows very little u.s. history. tavis: what makes you think we are ready for that conversation now. >> the united states is in a transitional time. we cannot dictate all over the world. we are just in the process of losing two major wars. it is a terrible war. if the united states gets involved in another war, we should have our heads examined, so people are starting to rethink this idea of the united states being...
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and wednesday, one of the biggest travel days of the year traditionally looks pretty good across the u.s., we're just going to have that system in the west to contend with once again. and by thanksgiving day, plenty to be thankful for, we're looking at clear skies for the macy's thanksgiving day parade. and in the midwest, chicago 62 degrees. >> julie martin, thank you. >>> when we come back, a visit to turkey town, u.s.st. of medicare and social security. anncr: but you deserve straight talk about the options on the... table and what they mean for you and your family. ancr: aarp is cutting through all the political spin. because for our 37 million members, only one word counts. get the facts at earnedasay.org. let's keep medicare... and social security strong for generations to come. i took my son fishing every year. we had a great spot, not easy to find, but worth it. but with copd making it hard to breathe, i thought those days might be over. so my doctor prescribed symbicort. it helps significantly improve my lung function starting within five minutes. symbicort doesn't replace a res
and wednesday, one of the biggest travel days of the year traditionally looks pretty good across the u.s., we're just going to have that system in the west to contend with once again. and by thanksgiving day, plenty to be thankful for, we're looking at clear skies for the macy's thanksgiving day parade. and in the midwest, chicago 62 degrees. >> julie martin, thank you. >>> when we come back, a visit to turkey town, u.s.st. of medicare and social security. anncr: but you deserve...
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i mean, they're now looking for a cease-fire, the u.s. is trying to use every diplomatic contact it has from mohamed morsi, the president of egypt, to the prime minister of turkey, prime minister erdogan to get the cease-fire. i think that the interesting question, the one that really -- the administration would love to focus on in the next few weeks is how do you get to a more stable situation in gaza where israel doesn't have to periodically take out heavy weapons and threaten the ground assault. we don't know yet whether that will happen. and people are talking about lots of possibilities. again, the central change that would be most beneficial would be if the new egyptian government decided to really get involved and in effect take ownership of the problems in gaza as the closest backer, supporter, of hamas. and if that happened, you'd have a quite different situation and one that potentially would be a lot better for israel. >> rose: and where are the -- where are the turks and where are the emir of qatar on this issue? >> i think bo
i mean, they're now looking for a cease-fire, the u.s. is trying to use every diplomatic contact it has from mohamed morsi, the president of egypt, to the prime minister of turkey, prime minister erdogan to get the cease-fire. i think that the interesting question, the one that really -- the administration would love to focus on in the next few weeks is how do you get to a more stable situation in gaza where israel doesn't have to periodically take out heavy weapons and threaten the ground...
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joining us now, former u.s. ambassador not united nations, john bolten, andrew mccarthy, former federal prosecutor who convicted the blind shake, and the author of "spring fever." great to have you both here. andrew, your reaction to what is playing out in the nation's capital. this is the nation's capital -- capital of a superpower; right? >> so they s. a lot of misspeaking going on, it would appear. you know, look, it's been obvious from the start here that they tried to play out the idea of this video nobody saw of this being the cause of the atrocity of what happened in benghazi in which ur, including our ambassador, were killed. it's important to get to the bottom of it, and getting to the bottom of it, a comedy of error, should not obscure the fact this is a major advocation by the commander in chief who did not take action in a seven and a half hour siege with assets in place he could have ued to protect americans, and we have this inexplicable result of americans being killed, precisely because of the wa
joining us now, former u.s. ambassador not united nations, john bolten, andrew mccarthy, former federal prosecutor who convicted the blind shake, and the author of "spring fever." great to have you both here. andrew, your reaction to what is playing out in the nation's capital. this is the nation's capital -- capital of a superpower; right? >> so they s. a lot of misspeaking going on, it would appear. you know, look, it's been obvious from the start here that they tried to play...
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the u.s. a day early; the lives of native americans and the demand for meat in china. but first, the other news of the day. in syria, rebel fighters gained more momentum in the east today. they seized a key army base at mayadeen and took control of its artillery stockpiles. to the north, syrian government warplanes flattened a building next to a hospital in aleppo overnight. at least 15 people were killed. the airstrikes damaged one of the last remaining sources of medical aid for civilians there. a taliban suicide bomber killed 23 people in a procession of shi-ite muslims in pakistan. the attack happened near midnight when the bomber tried to join a religious gathering in rawalpindi. at least 62 people were wounded, including six policemen. this is the latest in a string of bombings targeting shi-ites during their holiest month of the year. the u.s. ambassador to the u.n. defended her first account of the attack on the consulate in benghazi, libya. susan rice has come under fire by critics wh
the u.s. a day early; the lives of native americans and the demand for meat in china. but first, the other news of the day. in syria, rebel fighters gained more momentum in the east today. they seized a key army base at mayadeen and took control of its artillery stockpiles. to the north, syrian government warplanes flattened a building next to a hospital in aleppo overnight. at least 15 people were killed. the airstrikes damaged one of the last remaining sources of medical aid for civilians...
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the u.s. soldier accused of espionage in the wikileaks document dump has conceded he considered suicide after his arrest. private first class bradley manning was cross-examined today in a pre-trial hearing at fort meade, maryland. he admitted making a noose out of bed sheets before being sent to the u.s. marine corps brig at quantico, virginia. manning says his treatment there was so harsh, the charges should be dismissed. the military says manning was a suicide risk, so jailers kept him isolated and took away his clothes. the holders of half of that record powerball jackpot of $588 million came forward today in missouri. a 52-year-old mechanic, mark hill, and his wife cindy were introduced in dearborn, just north of kansas city. cindy hill said she couldn't believe at first that their ticket was a winner. >> i didn't have my glasses and i was thinking is that the right numbers, is that the right numbers. and i was shakingment and i called my husband. i said i think i'm having a heart attack.
the u.s. soldier accused of espionage in the wikileaks document dump has conceded he considered suicide after his arrest. private first class bradley manning was cross-examined today in a pre-trial hearing at fort meade, maryland. he admitted making a noose out of bed sheets before being sent to the u.s. marine corps brig at quantico, virginia. manning says his treatment there was so harsh, the charges should be dismissed. the military says manning was a suicide risk, so jailers kept him...
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most of the focus is on u.s. ambassador susan rice who back in department appeared on five sunday talk shows with a talking point. it appeared to be the work of protestors not terrorists as it now piers. the implication is that it was had he height of the leblgs season. >> the dishonest at this reflected in all of this is a little bit breath taking. it is about time. it is about time they level with the american people. >> the attacks on susan rice are wrong. she had to rely on the intelligence that was provided. >> it is almost unheard of for hearings in washington to begin before dawn. that's the case today and test possible we may not even catch a glimpse of david petraeus today. back to you guys. >> doug luzader thank you so much. we will be watching that all morning long. before you leave the house this morning let's get the first degree weather update with janice dean. one part of the country is really preparing for a messy morning commute and snow on the way for the west coast. >> yes. not only today but t
most of the focus is on u.s. ambassador susan rice who back in department appeared on five sunday talk shows with a talking point. it appeared to be the work of protestors not terrorists as it now piers. the implication is that it was had he height of the leblgs season. >> the dishonest at this reflected in all of this is a little bit breath taking. it is about time. it is about time they level with the american people. >> the attacks on susan rice are wrong. she had to rely on the...
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and the u.s. pauses for a day to remember the extraordinary sacrifices american troops made on the battlefield but well life resumes and wars rage on takes a closer look at battlefield america and the homelessness suicides and mental illness these men and women fight when they return from war. it's monday november eleventh four pm in washington d.c. i'm christine for is now and you're watching our t.v. . our top story today is one that just maybe renewed your faith that solutions to big problems don't have to be political or based on greed that some actions being taken right now are rooted in basic logic and even more so in kindness i'm talking about the rolling jubilee a new program launched by members of occupy wall street who have been raising money to purchase distressed consumer debt from financial firms at an extremely reduced price once they own someones debt they forgive it here's how it works normally when people need money to pay for education housing or medical attention they go to a ba
and the u.s. pauses for a day to remember the extraordinary sacrifices american troops made on the battlefield but well life resumes and wars rage on takes a closer look at battlefield america and the homelessness suicides and mental illness these men and women fight when they return from war. it's monday november eleventh four pm in washington d.c. i'm christine for is now and you're watching our t.v. . our top story today is one that just maybe renewed your faith that solutions to big...
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the so-called "black friday" shopping frenzy in the u.s. began in earnest today, and in some cases, it got started last night, before thanksgiving was even over. some shoppers had been searching for bargains all night long. >> we started at about 10:00 p.m., and we've been going ever since. >> we go like out, like, 12:00 a.m. or 1:00 a.m. and really save a lot of money. >> sreenivasan: others were simply following a holiday tradition. >> i didn't come crazy early when it was mobbed, so i don't necessarily get the best deal on everything, but it's just getting out and seeing everybody and having fun. >> sreenivasan: across the country, many began their holiday shopping late thursday evening, as big box stores like target, walmart and toys "r" us opened hours before midnight, blurring the line between black friday and thanksgiving day. >> it's almost been like an arms race. first, it was 8:00, then 7:00, then 6:00, then 4:00 in the morning, then midnight. but we have to be responsive to the competitive environment. >> sreenivasan: retailers r
the so-called "black friday" shopping frenzy in the u.s. began in earnest today, and in some cases, it got started last night, before thanksgiving was even over. some shoppers had been searching for bargains all night long. >> we started at about 10:00 p.m., and we've been going ever since. >> we go like out, like, 12:00 a.m. or 1:00 a.m. and really save a lot of money. >> sreenivasan: others were simply following a holiday tradition. >> i didn't come crazy...
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in a lot of cases, there is not an infrastructure that you have in the u.s. many americans will say facebook is good for gossip and seeing what my friends are getting for lunch but if he were to talk to somebody in the middle east, maybe, you would hear a different story which is that facebook was providing access to news to people that had unique access to information they were not able to get otherwise and you get a much more meaty store about what facebook means to them. >> more from this facebook engineer with an insider's view of the company thanksgiving day on cspan after 12:30 p.m. eastern. at 2:00, chief justice john roberts. later, space pioneers and nasa officials pay a much to the first man to walk among, nell armstrong just before 11:00. >> defense secretary leon panetta looks at how potential budget cuts could affect the pentagon. he spoke tuesday evening at the center for new american security about the so-called fiscal cliff and defense priorities. [applause] good evening and thank you for coming. >> it is an honor to be introducing my old boss
in a lot of cases, there is not an infrastructure that you have in the u.s. many americans will say facebook is good for gossip and seeing what my friends are getting for lunch but if he were to talk to somebody in the middle east, maybe, you would hear a different story which is that facebook was providing access to news to people that had unique access to information they were not able to get otherwise and you get a much more meaty store about what facebook means to them. >> more from...
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fueled by papers and bloggers, some u.s. media outlets note jarret was born in iran to american parents and family moved back about the time she started elementary school. one white house official privately called the report laughable and the state department spokeswoman addressed the question on the record. >> there are no secret talks. y she is a close friend -- she is a close friend from chicago. this is the second time she has been accused of involvement in foreign policy. author richard minator if book "leading from behind" accused him of guiding obama. but they are accusing them of foreign maneuvering. with comments to dmitry medvedev that he would have more flexibility on the european missile defense after the election. administration is denying report of post election u.s. talks and said the talks with the-up security council won't resume until iran satisfied the inspection demand of the international atomic energy agency. bret? >> bret: wendell goler at the state department. thank you. the retweeted image in history
fueled by papers and bloggers, some u.s. media outlets note jarret was born in iran to american parents and family moved back about the time she started elementary school. one white house official privately called the report laughable and the state department spokeswoman addressed the question on the record. >> there are no secret talks. y she is a close friend -- she is a close friend from chicago. this is the second time she has been accused of involvement in foreign policy. author...
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the u.s. pauses for a day to remember the extraordinary sacrifices american troops made on the battlefield but well why for a zoom than wars rage on our team takes a closer look at battlefield america and the homelessness suicide and mental illness these men and women fight when they return from. well it's monday november twelfth five pm in washington d.c. my name is christine for and you're watching our team. well over the last few days there has been quite a bit of fallout over the resignation of cia director general david petraeus over an extramarital affair but according to a select few the affair with the woman who was not his wife is not the biggest issue here the bigger problem they argue is that the affair the general has with the media has been a problem as a result a whole lot of questions that probably should have been asked about petraeus jobs and about that attack in benghazi libya that killed ambassador chris stevens were not asked here's something we wondered back on september e
the u.s. pauses for a day to remember the extraordinary sacrifices american troops made on the battlefield but well why for a zoom than wars rage on our team takes a closer look at battlefield america and the homelessness suicide and mental illness these men and women fight when they return from. well it's monday november twelfth five pm in washington d.c. my name is christine for and you're watching our team. well over the last few days there has been quite a bit of fallout over the...
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instead of telling the truth, she repeatedly blamed the death of a u.s. ambassador and three other americans on this, quote, youtube video. why? because that's what she was told to do. she was following orders. it is becoming more and more clear where the orders are coming from. it's also clear that the president lied when he said this is one of the most critical moments at the 2012 presidential debates. remember when he said the following? >> the day after the attack, governor, i stood in the rose gards -- gard end and i told the american people and the world that we are going to find out exactly what happened, that this was an act of terror-- >>> obviously, that's not true because the president now admits he sent rice on tv to blame the youtube video. now in a moment, senator graham will join me to respond directly to the challenge. but first, think about the exchange we just witnessed and then ask yourself, where were the follow-ups from the media? instead it was softball after softball, the press failed to do their job. here are some of the questions
instead of telling the truth, she repeatedly blamed the death of a u.s. ambassador and three other americans on this, quote, youtube video. why? because that's what she was told to do. she was following orders. it is becoming more and more clear where the orders are coming from. it's also clear that the president lied when he said this is one of the most critical moments at the 2012 presidential debates. remember when he said the following? >> the day after the attack, governor, i stood...
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meanwhile the u.s. congress is demanding answers and they want to know why they weren't notified of an inquiry into such a high profile figure michael maloof a former pentagon official says the timing of the revelations and the initial secrecy could be politically motivated at least the attorney general should have been informed he works after all the f.b.i. works for him they report directly to him and certainly the director of national intelligence should have been informed not on the evening of the election but should have been informed almost immediately when they came across some very incriminating information it's been my experience that when something like this occurs the person who's the target is suspended from clearances is told to take thirty days off and while they investigate further and the bosses are informed immediately the fact that this was did not occur in patrice's case and it occurred almost immediately after he became the cia director i think smells of political intrigue and the fa
meanwhile the u.s. congress is demanding answers and they want to know why they weren't notified of an inquiry into such a high profile figure michael maloof a former pentagon official says the timing of the revelations and the initial secrecy could be politically motivated at least the attorney general should have been informed he works after all the f.b.i. works for him they report directly to him and certainly the director of national intelligence should have been informed not on the evening...
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another to general john allen this being dragged into this whole mess of making it basically three u.s. afghan commandos falling to petty scandals in as many years what do you make of it . well it's that you need to i can pretty well recall drama really if there was some sense that it's not a bomb that has been. the second time they can usually use the freedom to speak the old regime. senior generals who sort of move through the revolving door between military positions the intelligence issues might take some. strategic positions on the issues in the middle east one of the points that doesn't seem to get much coverage about the trial and that is the fact that he has been very much under review for really pushing who the idea that there should be some sort of military action against iran. when you say you. can start. your own ideas on the side to see who can stop you couldn't cope with this so i am wondering if the timing here which of course. is absolutely the nation exactly as soon as the bomber is made that it might be a sense that something is how can he pushed the. if you negotiate
another to general john allen this being dragged into this whole mess of making it basically three u.s. afghan commandos falling to petty scandals in as many years what do you make of it . well it's that you need to i can pretty well recall drama really if there was some sense that it's not a bomb that has been. the second time they can usually use the freedom to speak the old regime. senior generals who sort of move through the revolving door between military positions the intelligence issues...
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he led a distinguished 37 year career in the u.s. army eventually leading the u.s. military campaigns in iraq and afghanistan. president obama issuing a statement saying, "my thoughts and prayers are with dave and holly petraeus who has done so much to help military families through her own work. i wish them the very best at this difficult time." general petraeus was sworn in as cia director in september, 2011. his resignation comes just days ahead of key congressional hearings about the benghazi terror attack. he is no longer scheduled to testify. >> one way or the other we should have general petraeus testify. if not this week, then soon after because i don't see how we can put the whole picture together without general petraeus' testimony. >> reporter: a senate intelligence committee aide says cia deputy director michael morell who now serves as acting director of the agency will testify in place of petraeus thursday. >>> certainly a lot of unanswered questions tonight. one, being why it took so long for general petraeus to resign long after his affair was discov
he led a distinguished 37 year career in the u.s. army eventually leading the u.s. military campaigns in iraq and afghanistan. president obama issuing a statement saying, "my thoughts and prayers are with dave and holly petraeus who has done so much to help military families through her own work. i wish them the very best at this difficult time." general petraeus was sworn in as cia director in september, 2011. his resignation comes just days ahead of key congressional hearings about...
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now it is the actions of the top u.s. commander in afghanistan called into question. failing its mandate, the bbc gains access into an internal report showing the united nations failed to protect civilians in sri lanka. >> they left actually at the moment the population needed them more than ever. the government wanted them out of the way essentially because they didn't want anyone to see what was happening. >> running the world in just a week. a marathon man on a mission that boo leave most of us in the dust. welcome to our viewers on public television in america and around the globe. bizarre. it is the only way to describe the scandal that has already claimed the job of the c.i.a. director and now has america's top commander in afghanistan under investigation. both are strange enough, but how do you explain the addition of a shirtless f.b.i. agent and 30,000 e-mails. here is the latest. >> it is a washington drama with a stellar cast. the spy chief, the top general and two women who soon found themselves at the heart of american power. the lid came off the scandal l
now it is the actions of the top u.s. commander in afghanistan called into question. failing its mandate, the bbc gains access into an internal report showing the united nations failed to protect civilians in sri lanka. >> they left actually at the moment the population needed them more than ever. the government wanted them out of the way essentially because they didn't want anyone to see what was happening. >> running the world in just a week. a marathon man on a mission that boo...
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we want to know what happens wh four americans, including the u.s. ambassador call for help and there is no response from the government and, of all places, bin gauzy, which we knew to be a hotbed of al qaeda related organizations, terorist activity. don't you agree? >> oh, ys. there should have been a security force there. and that is the real question. why wasn't there security on the anniversary of the september 11 the tax? this is really a securities scdal of the first magnitude. lou: quickly, i want to get both of your reactions to me if i may. already over time, but we have this woman the talking about effectively terorists detainee's at the cia and next, talking them seemingly, with certain knowledge and raising the question where she received that knowledge, what are your thoughts about the games tha are being played here by all involved, that is the administration, the cia, patraeus himself, broad well, how do you seeit very quickly? >> look. in a quick way i think that whenever that presence was, it cod have been a consulate, compound, cia,
we want to know what happens wh four americans, including the u.s. ambassador call for help and there is no response from the government and, of all places, bin gauzy, which we knew to be a hotbed of al qaeda related organizations, terorist activity. don't you agree? >> oh, ys. there should have been a security force there. and that is the real question. why wasn't there security on the anniversary of the september 11 the tax? this is really a securities scdal of the first magnitude. lou:...
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and the u.s. postal service, the department of motor vehicles, banks, schools, libraries and also the public transportation schedules will be scheduled to mass transit holiday schedule. schools are not required to check with your child's school if they have the day off. and brian, what should we be planning for tomorrow? >> wishar cold start for the morning. >> it has been cold. with below freezing in some areas and it looks like it could be a good warmer. temperatures not as cold as this time last night with temperatures in the 50s. but, we are in the 30's in fairfield, novato. 37 degrees in fairfield. this live look showing clear skies over the bay area with high clouds for this even inf. temperatures above one, two degrees warmer than what we had last night. we have another cold start and some possible patchy dense fog along highway 1 0 1 as we go towards the afternoon sunshine and high clouds. to start off the morning, the purple heart in the readings in the 30's. and also, mid 40's san franci
and the u.s. postal service, the department of motor vehicles, banks, schools, libraries and also the public transportation schedules will be scheduled to mass transit holiday schedule. schools are not required to check with your child's school if they have the day off. and brian, what should we be planning for tomorrow? >> wishar cold start for the morning. >> it has been cold. with below freezing in some areas and it looks like it could be a good warmer. temperatures not as cold...
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general allen is in charge of the fate of 82,000 u.s. troops. he does not have the time to -- >> well, i don't know about that. i don't know the content of those e-mails. i don't know those things. we don't know the nature of that relationship. this is a different relationship between allen and jill kelley and petraeus and broadwell. >> nina, why did the justice department tell the white house what was going on? -- why didn't the justice department tell the white house what was going on? >> if they had we would all be screaming cover-up. one of the things griffin bell insisted on is that he be told when a high level people were under investigation but he did not tell the president. the whole point was to have an honest investigation without compromising the president or the investigation. >> margaret, there was an election going hundron. >> there was, and i agree with nina. you have to be careful not to put yourself in the position of the cover-up. what is conduct worthy of blackmail? the director of national intelligence, what we all say it is.
general allen is in charge of the fate of 82,000 u.s. troops. he does not have the time to -- >> well, i don't know about that. i don't know the content of those e-mails. i don't know those things. we don't know the nature of that relationship. this is a different relationship between allen and jill kelley and petraeus and broadwell. >> nina, why did the justice department tell the white house what was going on? -- why didn't the justice department tell the white house what was...